Job Description

The role

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Are you an expert in UKVI student visa compliance with a passion for safeguarding the international student experience? The University of Bristol is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Student Visa Compliance Manager to lead our institutional compliance efforts and ensure we remain a trusted UKVI sponsor.

What will you be doing?

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The

Student Visa Compliance Manager

will beat the heart of our international student operations, offering the opportunity to be a subject matter expert, manage risk, and collaborate with senior leaders across the university. Working closely with the Executive Director for Education & Student Success, you will:


Lead and manage the university's compliance with UKVI sponsor duties, including reporting, monitoring, and record-keeping. Act as the university's subject matter expert on visa compliance, advising the Authorising Officer and senior stakeholders. Prepare for UKVI audits, respond to complex cases, and maintain strong relationships with UKVI. Monitor UK immigration law developments and lead institutional responses to regulatory changes. Produce reports and insights for senior leadership and governance bodies. Represent the university in sector-wide forums and advocate for best practices in visa compliance. Ensure compliance is embedded across the institution and managing areas of risk.

You should apply if

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You have:

Extensive experience managing student visa compliance in higher education, including use of the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). In-depth knowledge of UKVI legislation and policy, especially as it relates to students and HE institutions. Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and diplomatically. Proven ability to lead change, implement new policies, and deliver impactful training. Experience working independently, making informed decisions, and collaborating across teams. Excellent IT skills and familiarity with student record systems (e.g. SITS).

Please note that this role is conditional on passing a background security check required to access the Home Office Sponsor Management System.

Additional information

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For informal queries regarding the role, please contact Lyndsey Holder, lyndsey.holder@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: J

Salary: 43,482 - 50,253 per annum

School/Unit: Education & Student Success

S

hift

pattern

: 35 hours per week

This advert will close

at

23:59 UK time

on 21st October 2025.

If you're earlier in your career or feel your strengths align more closely with a

Student Visa Compliance Officer

position, we'd still love to hear from you. We're also hiring for this role here and welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about growing into leadership.

Our strategy and mission

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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an

inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential.

We want

to attract, develop, and retain individuals

with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.


JOB NUMBER###

SUPP112853

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN###

Open ended / Full time

POSTING END DATE###

21 Oct 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION###

Education and Student Success

SALARY###

43,482 - 50,253 per annum